What Is the Primary Drawback with Respect to the Use

question 78

Multiple Choice

What is the primary drawback with respect to the use of sampling?

• A)Individuals may fail to obtain a true understanding of the question they are examining.
• B)The time spent in planning and selecting the sample may exceed the time savings from examining only a subset of the items.
• C)The conclusion reached by examining a sample of items may differ from the conclusion that would be reached if the entire population were examined.
• D)Sampling cannot be used to examine account balances that are material to the financial statements.

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Definitions:

Accommodate

The ability or action of adapting or adjusting to fit new conditions or to meet someone's needs, often used in learning and development contexts.

Biological Tendency

An innate inclination or predisposition in living organisms to perform certain behaviors or exhibit specific physiological patterns.

Adaptation

According to Piaget, an interaction between the organism and the environment that consists of two processes: assimilation and accommodation.

Assimilation

Assimilation in the context of cognitive development refers to the process by which individuals interpret new information or experiences in terms of their existing schemas or understanding.